went for my first lesson today at the temple as a teacher. not too comfortable with people addressing me as teacher so-and-so. nonetheless, it was an interesting experience. lots of observations. most of which were people-related, competency issues, as well as (lack of) leadership issues. i felt rather uncomfortable about them. but i guessed i have to just suspend judgment, keep quiet and continue to observe. after all, being new, i need to respect the fact that there are legacy and relationship issues that i do not understand. but these are irrelevant to me committing my efforts to contribute to the school in whatever way i could.
reflecting, at end of the day, it is not about what i saw today. i should focus on the larger picture. today was but a data point in the many years that the school had existed, evolved and grown. also, many have passed through the doors and have contributed to it. some had left, many remained. these are no small feat. so set against this, i think what i saw today was insignificant. what's key was that there are people who believe in it and have continued to contribute to the school's existence and progress, and that the school is moving in the right direction. that, in itself, is the only thing that is important.
:-)
reflecting, at end of the day, it is not about what i saw today. i should focus on the larger picture. today was but a data point in the many years that the school had existed, evolved and grown. also, many have passed through the doors and have contributed to it. some had left, many remained. these are no small feat. so set against this, i think what i saw today was insignificant. what's key was that there are people who believe in it and have continued to contribute to the school's existence and progress, and that the school is moving in the right direction. that, in itself, is the only thing that is important.
:-)
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